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Globalization through CCCU Affiliate Partnerships

Globalization through CCCU Affiliate Partnerships. Connecting Faculty, Staff and Students To God’s Global Mission Annual CCCU President’s Conference Washington D.C. January 26-29, 2011. From Natural Beginnings . Dr. Alan S. Cureton – President, NWC 1999-2009 – Member of Daystar US Board

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Globalization through CCCU Affiliate Partnerships

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  1. Globalization through CCCU Affiliate Partnerships Connecting Faculty, Staff and Students To God’s Global Mission Annual CCCU President’s Conference Washington D.C. January 26-29, 2011

  2. From Natural Beginnings • Dr. Alan S. Cureton – President, NWC • 1999-2009 – Member of Daystar US Board • 2007-2009 – Chair of Daystar US Board and member of Daystar University Council • Dr. Paul Virts – Senior VP/Media, NWC • Student/Daystar University – 1974-1976 • Faculty/Daystar University – 1981-1982 • 2009-Present – Member of Daystar US Board

  3. Compatibility of Mission • Daystar University • Daystar University seeks to develop managers, professionals, researchers and scholars to be effective, Christian servant-leaders through the integration of Christian faith and holistic learning for the transformation of church and society in Africa and the world. • Northwestern College • Northwestern College exists to provide Christ-centered higher education equipping students to grow intellectually and spiritually, to serve effectively in their professions, and to give God-honoring leadership in the home, church, community and world

  4. Memorandum of Understanding September 2010 • Elements • Faculty, Student and Staff Exchange • Faculty Collaboration in Teaching and Research • Joint Programs for Mutual Benefit • Student and Staff Cultural Exchange

  5. Accomplishments To Date • Signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – September 2010 • Student Study Abroad – 20 Students/3 Faculty Members within Daystar Commerce Department – Summer 2010 • Staff Exchange – NWC IT Staff Assess IT Capability and Recommends Possible Approaches to Meet Increased Demand – Fall 2010 • Faculty Exchange – NWC provided faculty training in Moodle and Video Conferencing – Fall 2010 • Student Exchange – Daystar Student at NWC – Spring 2011

  6. Benefits to DU and NWC • Faculty • Joint Research Ventures • Collaboration on curriculum • Professional Development Opportunities • Global Impact • Students • Global Experience with a similar Christ-centered university • Cross-Cultural study • More Options

  7. Challenges Before Us • Northwestern College & Daystar University • Disparity in cost between institutions • Resource Intensity – each student/many offices • New Logistics – airport, transportation, etc. • Host families – short-term study • Mentors, orientation, expectations • Culture Difference/Shock • Adapting to the American or Kenyan pace • Loss of community (support structure) • New Logistics – independence to intra-dependence • Demand (faculty/student) may exceed capacity • Technology differential/capability (IT, equipment, etc.)

  8. On the Horizon • Faculty Sabbatical Study/Teaching/Research Opportunity (Departments of Education, Communication and Business – 2012) • Student exchange from NWC – Fall 2011 • Technical Assistance to Daystar’s Pan-African Christian College/University Conference March 2012 • Strengthening Faculty and Academic Programs – Track One • Fiscal and Administrative Management – Track Two • Marketing and Resource Development – Track Three • Academic and Administrative Technology – Track Four • Student Development – Track Five

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